When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Dumfries list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Dumfries
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Dumfries. 4 of them are based in Dumfries itself, and other nearby bases include Woodbridge (24), Stafford (9), and Lorton (2). Distances run up to about 11 miles. The closest is American Appliance Services Inc, about 0.2 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Dumfries names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dumfries. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.3, 1.3 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Dumfries are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (35.2 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (34.4 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (38.6 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); Restaurant Equipment Repair (70.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.2 stars from 10 reviews).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Water, Power and Safety First
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Dumfries company quotes commercial work:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Dishwasher Notes for Dumfries, VA
Most dishwasher calls in Dumfries come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Dumfries Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Dumfries, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
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List what the machine is doing (not filling, not reaching temperature, not draining, chemicals not dispensing) and whether a chemical supplier services the dispensers. For a Dumfries kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.